In short: Lumpy route was great fun! Access to parking was diabolical, Start and finish both chaotic. Superb atmosphere and crowds... Fix the glitches, and it could become a must do in the future...In full: Negatives: Couldn't even get to the carpark through the jams. The kit lorries closed a whole hour before the gun, even though it was only a 10min drive the finish area. Back loading 9000 runners at the start line traps slow runner too far forward, and better runners too far back, messey first 2mls as everyone settles. Gun was 15mins late. The finish enclosure was chaotic. The queue for the shuttle buses was >30mins.Positives:Challenging lumpy course was fun and rewarding. Excellent marshalls were both encouraging and helpful. A big crowd and numerous bands were very uplifting. Goodie bag was spot on.Complaints aside, it was very enjoyable race. If they iron out the organisational problems, it could become a big one...Date of review: October 27, 2008

In short: Very enjoyableIn full: The crowds looked good, but were fairly quiet when I came through mid-field. They were possibly clapped out. Maybe the marshalls could gee them up a bit in town? Steady x-country climb put pay to the PB... Otherwise very friendly and well organised.Date of review: June 16, 2008

In short: Good all round medium sized event. Very enjoyableIn full: Cramped starting line up, due to late loading of runners from the side. 10ml marker way out. Otherwise well organised. More convenient secure bag storage would help.Date of review: March 25, 2008